Chapter 429

"You idiots! Stop her! Stop her now! What are you waiting for? Go!"

While he was losing his mind, Sienna had already shattered the window of the security room and tossed in two tear gas grenades.

Those were Simon's special gifts to her.

When the alarm blared, everyone in the courtyard rushed toward the commotion. Chris seized the chaos to carry Isadora toward the small building.

The tear gas kicked in fast, and people started bolting out of the security room.

Sienna's heart raced with excitement. She knew this was the moment she had been waiting for.

Without a second thought, she aimed her tranquilizer gun at the fleeing guards and fired. Before anyone else could react, she darted into the security room.

The room was thick with smoke, making eyes sting and water uncontrollably. Sienna had only basic protection, but she couldn't care less. She had one thought in mind.

She had to destroy this hellhole!

Hearing a noise behind her, Sienna quickly drew her gun and aimed at the door. "Get out if you don't wanna die!"

Through the dense smoke, someone chuckled. "Ms. Taylor, your partner's here."

That voice was unmistakable. Sienna shook her head. "Kelvin?"

Kelvin hurried over, pulling out anti-irritant goggles from his bag and putting them on her. Seeing she had already covered her mouth and nose, he didn't waste time. "Let's get to work."

Without a word, Sienna started searching for the main control switch.

For years, Simon had studied Finnian's habits. As his first line of defense, the security system at his residence was crucial.

But this was Emerald City, Simon's territory. He had designed the security system at the previous estate to his liking. Thus, this control room borrowed heavily from Simon's methods.

Simon had explained everything to Sienna in detail.

Gunshots rang out outside, bullets flying through the control room's windows. Kelvin pulled Sienna aside, squeezed her shoulder, and signaled her to ignore it. He would handle the threats outside.

Sienna shouted, "If tech can solve it, don't use brute force!"

She handed Kelvin two more tear gas grenades. "It's not the time to risk our lives yet!"

Refocusing on the control panel, Kelvin took the grenades to the door. Waves of attackers tried to storm in, but Kelvin threw the grenades, buying Sienna more time.

After tossing the grenades, he shut the door and moved to the window, shielding Sienna from stray bullets.

The estate echoed with the annoying alarm. Under heavy guard, Finnian tried to escape, but before he could reach his destination, the alarm abruptly stopped.

Sienna, amidst the confusion, had found the main switch for the estate's security system.

Kelvin grinned and notified the outside team, "Operation officially begins!"

At Ruben's command, the forces surrounding the estate launched their assault, converging on Finnian's stronghold.

Simultaneously, Thea and Simon's teams sprang into action upon receiving the same news.

At the Sovereign City Police Department, the deputy chief was arrested. Led by Thea, the police stormed the underground research lab at the hospital, arresting those trying to destroy evidence and rescuing hostages.

In Emerald City, Willie and Travis led their team to arrest the head of Paddle Medical Supplies Inc. as he attempted to flee. The hidden research lab was secured, and hostages were freed.

Simon stood in his apartment, gazing at the city lights. He turned to his companion. "Let's begin. Cut off all his escape routes."

Though night had fallen over Emerald City, Simon felt a dawn breaking, each star a beacon of hope.

Outside Finnian's estate, a helicopter stirred the air, broadcasting messages urging Finnian to surrender.

With the security system down, Finnian realized he had fallen into Sienna and Simon's trap. Every escape route was blocked by the police. He shouted, "To the small building!"

Surrounded by five mercenaries, Finnian looked disheveled, filled with rage and desperation.

He couldn't lose here. He must not lose!

After disabling the security room, Sienna and Kelvin fought their way out. Despite precautions, Sienna's face was streaked with tears from the tear gas.

Simon had prepared plenty of such devices for her.

He wanted to ensure Sienna's hands remained clean until the police arrived. Once they did, she could retrieve her sidearm from Kelvin and lawfully subdue every criminal in the estate.

Outside, as the tear gas's effects waned, Sienna saw that Kelvin was injured.

Frowning, she was about to speak when Kelvin interrupted, "Got a bit roughed up crawling through a hole. It's nothing. Let's focus on the task."

Arnold ran up to them. "Finnian's headed for the small building!"

"I know." Sienna pulled out two maps. "Ruben brought a safe room expert, right?"

Kelvin nodded. "Simon's suggestion."

"Here's the route map I drew. The two lines connect. Take the base route; I've marked the entry point. I tied up a researcher outside earlier; he'll explain the details."

Handing the map to Arnold, Sienna said, "We're going after Finnian."

"Ruben's leading the team. Don't worry!"

Taking the map, Arnold said, "Sienna, we'll buy you time. Give that bastard a good beating!"

Sienna laughed, wiping sweat from her forehead. "Will do!"

Even Finnian hadn't realized that despite all his safety zones, the small building was his true safe haven.

The helicopter circled above, repeatedly warning Finnian that he was cornered.

Enraged, Finnian stopped, grabbed a gun from a mercenary, and fired wildly at the helicopter.

The continuous gunfire hurt his hand, but he didn't notice, venting his frustration.

The mercenaries protecting him knew they couldn't linger. One urged, "Finnian, we have to go!"

As he spoke, the others also fired at the helicopter.

"Where's your plane? We need to leave now!" the mercenary insisted.